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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.16, 3,051.24 and 863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.16, 3,051.24 and 863.84 is: 1,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.16 : 3,051.24 = 863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.16/3,051.24 = 863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.16x = 3,051.24 × 863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.16x = 2,635,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,783.16/2,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.76

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